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Colorado Springs Woman's Death in I-70 Crash Ruled Intentional by Mesa County Coroner

Colorado Springs Woman's Death in I-70 Crash Ruled Intentional by Mesa County Coroner

The Mesa County Coroner has ruled the death of a 32-year-old Colorado Springs woman in a July crash near the Utah border as an intentional act. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) confirmed this ruling on Monday. The incident, which occurred on July 20, involved the woman's Subaru Outback striking a Ford F-150 truck head-on. Following the collision, the Outback spun out, traveled down an embankment, flipped onto its side, and caught fire. A toxicology report indicated that the driver had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.235. The 40-year-old male driver of the Ford F-150, from Thornton, sustained serious injuries, as did three passengers in the truck: a 32-year-old woman, a 24-year-old woman, and three juveniles.

Mesa Teenager Accused of Intentionally Crashing Car into Ex-Boyfriend's Home in Revenge Plot

Mesa Teenager Accused of Intentionally Crashing Car into Ex-Boyfriend's Home in Revenge Plot

An 18-year-old Mesa resident, Collin Knight, has been arrested and accused of intentionally crashing his car into his ex-boyfriend's home. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. on a Sunday near Baseline and Gilbert roads in Mesa, Arizona. Police describe the event as a targeted attack and a suicide attempt, which took place while people inside the home were asleep. The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that her 18-year-old son, his 18-year-old boyfriend, and the boyfriend's 14-year-old brother were all in bed when the car crashed through the wall. The youngest victim was reportedly trapped under the vehicle and covered in engine coolant. Knight fled the scene but was apprehended by detectives. According to court documents, Knight admitted to smoking marijuana and taking eight Xanax tablets before driving into the bedroom. He claimed he was targeting his ex due to alleged cheating and lying. Knight is now facing multiple criminal charges and is being held on a $50,000 bond, with a court a...

Minneapolis Officials and Native Leaders Address Open-Air Drug Use in Cultural Corridor

Minneapolis Officials and Native Leaders Address Open-Air Drug Use in Cultural Corridor

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, alongside Native leaders, has announced a coordinated effort to combat open-air drug markets in the city's Native American cultural corridor, specifically the area spanning 11th Avenue S. to Cedar Avenue, and Franklin Avenue to 26th Street E. This initiative, described as an "all-hands-on-deck approach," combines law enforcement with social services. The plan involves increased patrols by the Sheriff’s Office, city police, parks police, and Metro Transit police, along with the installation of more security cameras. Concurrently, the city’s Homeless Response Team and Mobile Medical Unit will offer housing and treatment services. This marks a shift in approach from solely harm reduction to incorporating law enforcement, though harm reduction services will continue. The decision comes after community members, including Jolene Jones, expressed concerns about the spillover effects of rampant drug use, such as a child being injured by a discarded needle. Native leaders have previous...

Delaware Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide and DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Delaware Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide and DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Samuel Larkin, 42, of New Castle, Delaware, has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence following a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. Route 13 near Schafer Boulevard. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. According to Delaware State Police, an Indian Scout motorcycle was traveling northbound on Route 13 when a Mazda 6, driven by Larkin, failed to stop while traveling westbound on Schafer Boulevard, resulting in a collision. The 54-year-old female motorcyclist from New Castle was transported to an area hospital where she later died. Larkin exhibited signs of impairment when officers spoke with him and was taken into custody without incident. He was subsequently charged with second-degree vehicular homicide – driving under the influence – negligent causing death, a felony; driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and failure to stop at a stop sign. Larkin was arraigned and committed to the Department of Correction on a $5,101 secured...

Winnipeg Man Arrested in Minnesota for Falsely Reporting Kidnapping

Winnipeg Man Arrested in Minnesota for Falsely Reporting Kidnapping

A Winnipeg man was arrested in Minnesota after admitting to fabricating a kidnapping report. Police in Minnesota stated that the 37-year-old man falsely claimed he was abducted in Winnipeg, driven across the international border, and hundreds of kilometers into the U.S. The North Dakota Highway Patrol initially received a report on a Saturday about a 31-year-old Manitoba man abducting the 37-year-old. The vehicle involved was tracked to Alexandria, Minnesota, approximately 460 kilometers southeast of Winnipeg. The alleged victim reportedly broke free and ran into a store, leading to the arrest of another man. However, Chief Scott Kent of the Alexandria Police Department confirmed that the 37-year-old man later conceded the kidnapping report was untrue and that he had falsely reported the crime. Both individuals knew each other prior to the incident.

Colorado Springs Woman Identified in Fatal I-70 Head-On Collision with High BAC

Colorado Springs Woman Identified in Fatal I-70 Head-On Collision with High BAC

A fatal head-on collision on Interstate 70 near the Utah border in July has been determined an “intentional act” by the driver, Briana Brink, 32, of Colorado Springs, according to a news release from the Colorado State Patrol. A toxicology report conducted by the Mesa County Coroner’s Office revealed that Brink had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.235 percent at the time of the incident. On July 20, Brink was driving a Subaru the wrong way on the interstate, west of Grand Junction, when she collided head-on with a pickup truck. The crash resulted in serious injuries to three adults and three children in the pickup truck. Colorado State Patrol had initially responded to reports of a sedan speeding while traveling in the wrong direction on the interstate. The news release did not provide specific details on why the Mesa County coroner concluded the act was intentional.

Las Vegas Man Arrested for Fatal DUI Crash Near Strip

Las Vegas Man Arrested for Fatal DUI Crash Near Strip

Daylon Bernstine, 60, has been arrested in connection with a fatal multi-vehicle crash near the Las Vegas Strip. Police reports indicate Bernstine was driving under the influence of alcohol, exceeding the legal limit, and his vehicle smelled of marijuana when he struck two other cars. The incident occurred on a Wednesday shortly before 6:10 p.m. near East Desert Inn and Paradise roads. Bernstine initially rear-ended a 2017 Honda sedan at a low speed, then accelerated through the intersection, colliding with a 2022 Honda sedan driven by Roy Izquierdo, 28. Izquierdo's vehicle was pushed into a concrete retaining wall, and he later died from blunt force injuries at Sunrise Hospital. Bernstine faces two felony charges: DUI resulting in death and reckless driving. He reportedly refused to answer questions, participate in field sobriety tests, or provide an evidentiary blood sample at the hospital. Authorities also noted Bernstine did not possess a valid driver's license at the time of the collision. Court recor...

Colorado Springs Officers Justified in Deadly Shooting After Man Fires at Them During Pursuit

Colorado Springs Officers Justified in Deadly Shooting After Man Fires at Them During Pursuit

The 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has ruled as justified the deadly shooting of Benjamin Greenfield by Colorado Springs police officers. The incident occurred on April 4, when officers attempted to apprehend Greenfield, a suspected drug dealer, at a McDonald's. Greenfield, 40, was in his truck and did not comply with repeated commands to exit the vehicle from six officers on the scene. Officers attempted to deploy pepperballs into the truck after throwing rocks through the windows. Before the less-lethal device could be deployed, Greenfield discharged a firearm at least once from inside his truck, prompting three officers—Daniel White, Mitchell Mueller, and Michael Dauchy—to fire a combined total of 39 rounds from their 9mm handguns. Greenfield was struck approximately 10 times and later died at a local hospital. An autopsy revealed amphetamine and methamphetamine in his system. The ruling considered the officers' use of force justified given the threat posed by Greenfield and his history with la...

Six San Jose Residents Arrested After High-Speed Police Chase in Santa Cruz Injures Officer

Six San Jose Residents Arrested After High-Speed Police Chase in Santa Cruz Injures Officer

Six residents from San Jose, including two adults and four juveniles, were arrested last weekend following a high-speed police chase that began in Santa Cruz and resulted in an officer being injured. The incident started when Santa Cruz police responded to reports of a hit-and-run involving a black 2015 Mercedes SUV, later identified as stolen from San Jose. Multiple 911 callers reported the driver operating recklessly, crashing into other vehicles, and engaging in dangerous behaviors. An officer attempting to stop the SUV was struck, sustaining moderate injuries and disabling their vehicle. A subsequent pursuit, involving the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and spike strips, led to the SUV stopping north of Ocean Street. The driver and another individual fled into a ravine but were apprehended, with the driver caught with the help of a police dog. The remaining four occupants stayed with the SUV and were also taken into custody. The arrested individuals, Fernando Penaloza (26) and Alijah Ruiz (18), alo...

Mesa Woman Charged with Child Abuse After Toddler Found Alone in Hot Garage with Drugs in System

Mesa Woman Charged with Child Abuse After Toddler Found Alone in Hot Garage with Drugs in System

A Mesa mother, Amy Shellhammer, 32, is facing child abuse charges after her 2-year-old son was found alone in a hot garage and later tested positive for fentanyl, methamphetamine, and THC. The incident occurred during a First Alert Weather Day with extreme heat in Mesa, where temperatures reached 109 degrees. According to court documents, Shellhammer texted a neighbor on July 29, stating she was leaving and her child was in the garage, asleep. The neighbor, concerned about the lack of air conditioning and extreme heat in the garage, found the toddler and had difficulty waking him. The Arizona Department of Child Safety took custody of the child on August 1. During an interview with DCS officials, Shellhammer reportedly admitted to smoking fentanyl, meth, and marijuana over 10 times a day inside her home with her child present, acknowledging his exposure. Detectives also discovered an active protection order from Colorado, prohibiting Shellhammer from being within 100 yards of her son due to a prior inciden...

Ex-wife of Michigan shooting suspect warned of ‘danger’ before rampage

Ex-wife of Michigan shooting suspect warned of ‘danger’ before rampage

The ex-wife of Michigan shooting suspect says courts were warned about his violent behavior before a shooting spree that left five people dead.

Parents Warn Against Early Release of Domestic Abusers Amidst Prison Overcrowding Plans

Parents Warn Against Early Release of Domestic Abusers Amidst Prison Overcrowding Plans

The parents of Michaela Hall, a charity worker murdered by her partner shortly after his early release from prison, are cautioning against a government plan to include domestic abusers in an early prison release scheme. The government intends to release 5,000 offenders in England and Wales earlier than scheduled starting in October to alleviate overcrowded prisons. While prisoners convicted of rape, serious child sex offenses, and grooming charges will be excluded, domestic abusers are not. Michaela Hall's killer, Lee Kendall, was released in 2021 after serving a sentence for assaulting her, and the Probation Service had incorrectly assessed him as medium risk despite a history of violence. Probation staff cited 'horrendous work pressures' as a reason for the error during an inquest into Hall's death. Women's Aid Chief Executive Farah Nazeer expressed concern, stating that the early release of domestic abuse perpetrators is 'upsetting and troubling' and could lead to more violence and deaths.